Matthew 26:51

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

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KJV

King James Version

And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out [his] hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.

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WEB

World English Bible

Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

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ASV

American Standard Version

And behold, one of them that were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

And behold, one of those with Jesus, having stretched out the hand, drew his sword, and having struck the servant of the high priest, he cut off his ear.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Matthew 26

⁴⁹ Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

⁵⁰ “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.

⁵¹ At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

⁵² “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

⁵³ Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

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